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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.70, 1,368.74 and 632.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.70, 1,368.74 and 632.56 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.70 : 1,368.74 = 632.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.70/1,368.74 = 632.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.70x = 1,368.74 × 632.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.70x = 865,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,810.17/991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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